Research suggests that pandemics are more likely to reduce rather than build trust in scientific and political authorities.

Research suggests that pandemics are more likely to reduce rather than build trust in scientific and political authorities.

  • Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    That’s really interesting, same goes for religiousness.

    I always think that it’s because people who have it rougher need something to look forward to (ie afterlife). As education helps escape poverty, people become less religious. I wonder if this association is the reason for the political spectrum shift too, since the right tends to associate more closely with the church.